
Debate(American English) or debating (British English)
is a formal method of interactive and position representational argument. Debate
is a broader form of argument than logical argument, which only examine the consistency
from axiom, and factual argument, which only examine what is or isn't the case.
Though logical consistency, factual accuracy as well as some emotional appeal to
audience are important elements of the art of persuasion, in debating, one side
often prevails over the other side by presenting superior "context" and/or framework
of the issue.In formal debating contest,
there are rules enabling people to discuss and decide on differences, within a framework
defining how they will interact. Informal debate is a common occurrence, but the
quality and depth of a debate improves with knowledge and skill of its participants
as debaters. The outcome of a debate may be decided by audience vote, by judges,
or by some combination of the two.
Coordinators :
Garima Ahuja (garimazid@gmail.com)
Rishika Mehta
Faculty Coordinators :
Mr. Inderjeet Chanan
Mr. S. Krishnamoorthy